Crime & Safety

Cause of Fire in Downtown Winder Building Under Investigation

The fire started in unoccupied office space in a building at the corner of East Athens and Broad streets.

The is under investigation. 

The fire occurred between 8:30 and 9 a.m. today in abandoned office space above Broad Street Finance Company at the corner of East Athens and Broad streets, Winder Fire Chief Matt Whiting said. 

While firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, the building suffered water damage. Broad Street Finance Company is closed as a result. 

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